Fly into Brisbane or direct into the Gold Coast at Coolangatta, less than an hour's drive from the legendary Surfers Paradise - long regarded as Australia's most popular holiday destination. With its healthy, outdoor lifestyle and positive enjoyment of life this is not just a young persons Mecca any more - it's a playground featuring an abundance of experiences for every desire. Stroll National Parks as they sweep around headlands retaining important Aboriginal heritage from a time far past. Play a round or two of golf, or the casino or theme parks or galleries or diving? - it's 24-hours worth of excitement bursting with colour and animation. Set off for the green behind the gold, less than half an hour away another world awaits. Walk through Queensland's oldest national park; sample some of south-eastern Queensland's finest wines, view waterfalls, glow worms and maybe even reclusive lyrebirds. Quicken the pace and jump off a cliff in a tandem hanglider or float away on the air currents with champagne in hand in a bright hot air balloon. Get a feel for the rainforest as the masseurs' hands knead your troubles away in an exclusive B&B tucked away in this idyllic setting.